A Few Words about Ayurveda

Ayurveda is an ancient form of alchemical therapy that began over 5,000 years ago in India. Ayurvedic principles are the same as those of Western alchemy but are sometimes expressed in different terminology. According to ayurveda, the Four Elements correspond to Earth, Air, Water, Fire (just as in Western alchemy), although the Fifth Element, which is known as the "Ether" in Western alchemy, is called "Space" in ayurveda. The elements are expressed in people as "humors" or "temperaments" in Western alchemy, while in ayurveda, they are known as "doshas" or constitutional types.

These three dosha types exist in everyone and are named “Pitta,” “Kapha,” and "Vata." However the balance between these three is not the same in every person, nor does it stay constant for the same person. In ayurvedic alchemy, the combination of the three doshas in your being is your hidden physical blueprint or "prakriti," which determines your personality and your tendency to various illnesses.

Actually, the word "dosha" has the connotation of a “fault” or "handicap." While Vata, Pitta and Kapha are positive forces in the body, they are also potential faults if they get out of balance. Just as in Western alchemy, the cure for "dis-ease" is to balance the elements and integrate them into one holistic system. Too much of one dosha causes an energetic imbalance in the body or mind that creates an environment for disease to flourish. Ayurvedic herbs are used to reduce or pacify a dosha that has come to dominate our bodies or personalities. Determine Your Ayurvedic Type.

Some ayurvedic herbs (such as those featured in the Crucible Catalog) are especially powerful and can balance more than one dosha at a time, leading to a faster and more even distribution of energy in one's inner being. Among these primary alchemical remedies are Ashwagandha, Neem, Shilajit, Trikatu, and Triphala.

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Triphala

Triphala is recommended and used more than any other Ayurvedic herbal formulation. Popular for its unique ability to gently cleanse and detoxify the system while simultaneously replenishing and nourishing it, this traditional formula supports the proper functions of the digestive, circulatory, respiratory and genitourinary systems. Translated as "three fruits" it is composed of the dried fruits of amalaki, bibhitaki and haritaki. Containing five of the six tastes (all but salty), Triphala readily removes excess Vata, Pitta and Kapha from the body, bringing balance and proper functioning to the system. It is commonly taken as a daily supplement to help maintain balance of all the doshas.

Detoxification, Rejuvenation, and Balance

Assists natural internal cleansing
Gently maintains regularity

Nourishes and rejuvenates the tissues
Supports healthy digestion and absorption

Natural antioxidant

Ayurvedic Energetics

Rasa (taste): sweet, sour, pungent, bitter, astringent
Virya (action): neutral
Vipaka (post-digestive effect): sweet
Doshas (constitutions): Balancing for all doshas

Herbal Actions: alterative, analgesic, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antibilious, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antiviral, carminative, decongestant, depurative, digestant, diuretic, expectorant, laxative, nutritive, opthalmic, purgative, rejuvenative, stomachic, vulnerary

Traditional Uses:

acne	fever	indigestion	parasites
allergies	flatulence	liver disorders	rheumatism
ama	flu	loss of appetite	skin irritations
asthma	general debility	malabsorption	stye
biliousness	gout	mental ama	sugar addictions
bronchitis	hemorrhoids	nausea	toxemia
constipation	high cholesterol	obesity	ulcers
edema	hyperglycemia	overeating	uri. tract disorders
eye disorders	hyperuricemia	overweight

Possible Contraindications:
Pregnancy, diarrhea

Suggested Use:
Take 1-2 tablets, once or twice daily, or as directed by your health practitioner.

Supplement Facts:
Serving size: 1 tablet 500 mg
Servings per container: 90
Each 500 mg tablet contains: Amalaki fruit (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki fruit (Terminalia belerica), Haritaki fruit (Terminalia chebula)

Imported from India. Item # 1231. Price: $18.95

Trikatu

Trikatu literally means "three pungents," as it contains the herbs ginger, Indian black pepper, and pippali. The powerful heating quality of this combination is traditionally used to enkindle the digestive fire and to effectively burn kapha, fat and toxins. Trikatu supports healthy metabolism, allowing nutrients to be properly digested and assimilated, thus aiding in weight management.

Enkindles the digestive fire
Promotes healthy digestion and absorption
Reduces excess kapha and fat

Ayurvedic Energetics:

Rasa (taste): pungent, slightly sweet
Virya (action): heating
Vipaka (post-digestive effect): pungent
Doshas (constitutions): Balancing for kapha, increases pitta, aggravates vata in excess

Herbal Actions:
alterative, analgesic, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antiemetic, appetizer, bronchodilator, carminative, decongestant, diaphoretic, digestant, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, stomachic, thermogenic

Traditional Uses:
excess body weight, low metabolism, food cravings, legthargy, indigestion, malabsorption

Possible Contraindications:
Pregnancy, high pitta

Suggested Use:
Take 1-2 tablets, once or twice daily, or as directed by your health practitioner.

Supplement Facts:
Serving size: 1 tablet
Servings per container: 90
Each 500 mg tablet contains: Ginger root (Zingiber officinale), Black Pepper fruit (Piper nigrum), Pippali fruit (Piper longum). Certified organically grown

Other ingredients, from natural sources: rice maltodextrin, stearic acid (from vegetable oil), silicon dioxide, cellulose, magnesium stearate (from vegetable oil).

Imported from India. Item # 1061 Price: $15.95

Ayurvedic Heart Formula

Heart Formula is a rejuvenating combination of herbs that promotes the proper function of the heart and circulatory system. As a cardiac tonic, Heart Formula nourishes and strengthens the heart muscle, thereby stimulating blood circulation and allowing an increase of oxygen flow to the heart. Ingredients such as hawthorn berry and guggulu promote healthy cholesterol levels, thus aiding in the defense against arteriosclerosis. Heart Formula may be beneficial for individuals considered at risk for heart disease, including those who lead stressful lifestyles, smoke, are overweight, or have a previous family history of heart troubles. According to Ayurveda, heart conditions often have an emotional component such as fear, anxiety or repressed emotions. Heart Formula, taken in conjunction with rest and the practice of yoga or meditation, may help release these emotions while calming and soothing the heart.

Supports proper function of the heart and circulatory system
Promotes healthy cholesterol levels
Maintains normal blood pressure
Enhances sense of well-being

Ayurvedic Energetics:

Rasa (taste): astringent, bitter, sweet, pungent
Virya (action): neutral
Vipaka (post-digestive effect): neutral
Doshas (constitutions): Balancing for all doshas

Herbal Actions:
alterative, antispasmodic, astringent, calmative, cardiotonic, demulcent, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, nervine, rejuvenative, stimulant, tonic, vasodilator

Traditional Uses:
arteriosclerosis, cardiac debility, high colesterol, hypertension, hypotension, palpitations, poor circulation

Possible Contraindications:
None known

Suggested Use:
Take 1-2 tablets, once or twice daily, or as directed by your health practitioner.

Supplement Facts:
Servings per container: 90.
Each 500 mg tablet contains: Arjuna bark (Terminalia arjuna), Punarnava root (Boerhaavia diffusa), Guduchi stem (Tinospora cordifolia), Hawthorn berry (Crataegus spp.), Brahmi leaf (Hydrocotyle asiatica), Amalaki fruit (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki fruit (Terminalia belerica), Haritaki fruit (Terminalia chebula),Guggulu resin (Commiphora mukul), Pippali fruit (Piper longum), Ginger root (Zingiber officinale), Cardamom seed (Elettaria cardamomum). Certified organically grown.

Other ingredients, from natural sources: rice maltodextrin, stearic acid (from vegetable oil), cellulose, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate (from vegetable oil).

Item # 1161 Price: $18.95

Chyavanprash Jam Elixir

Chyavanprash is a traditional Ayurvedic herbal jam elixir made in a base of amalaki fruit, a rich source of antioxidants. This excellent rejuvenative nourishes and strengthens the body, providing energy and vitality.

Chyavanprash is an excellent method for daily herbal consumption due to its unique consitutents of cane sugar, ghee and honey. Proven effective over a thousand years of use, these nourishing tastes play the important role of "carriers" that allow the herbs to penetrate deep into the tissues. In a small daily dose (1 or 2 teaspoons), it makes for a tasty and very healthful treat.

This tridoshic formula stimulates metabolism and enkindles the digestive fire without aggravating pitta. It balances vata and kapha while strengthening the body against the effects of a stressful lifestyle. The energizing herbs bolster the immune system and help maintain health and well-being throughout the year.

Promotes rejuvenation and proper function of the immune system

Excellent rejuvenative for the mind and body
Supports health immunity
Stimulates metabolism and improves the digestive function
Supports healthy lungs and respiration

Traditional Uses:
Colds, flus, asthma, allergies, chest congestion, cough, fatigue, general debility.

Suggested Use:
1 teaspoon, once or twice daily, or as directed by your health practitioner. 9.4 oz. in glass bottle.

Supplement Facts:
Balancing for all doshas.

Ingredients: Cane sugar, Amalaki, Honey, Ghee, Bilva, Haritaki, Gokshura, Pippali, Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Guduchi, Musta, Punarnava, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Bamboo, Brhati, Bhumyamalaki, Sati, Patra, Vasaka, Nagakesara.
Certified organically grown

Item # 5151 Price: $19.95